Hanoi, April 13 -- Rome (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala on April 13 afternoon (local time) during his official visit to Italy, highlighting Vietnam's interest in deepening cooperation with one of Europe's most dynamic cities.

Chairman Man expressed delight at visiting Milan, a city of special significance to Vietnam as the place where late President Ho Chi Minh once lived and worked.

He praised Milan's robust development as one of Italy's and the European Union's leading hubs in industry, architecture, design, finance - banking, sci-tech, innovation and quality workforce training. He also congratulated the city on its preparations for hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Briefing Sal...